SKILLS NEEDED: Teachable spirit, working knowledge of presentation software, team player

TEAM LEADER:Susie Ingersoll

MISSIONS

TEAM PURPOSE: Serve the mission and vision of TLR with Eden Temple International in Rwanda, Africa.

TEAM PLAN: Travel on short term mission trips to Rwanda, Africa, assist mission teams in training and prep for mission trips, be long term missionary serving Eden Temple International.

SKILLS NEEDED: Open heart, team player, flexibility, willing to help team members prepare for short term trips.

TEAM LEADER:Mark Yaden

housekeeping

TEAM PURPOSE: To provide a clean, welcoming facility for weekly programs and worship services for The Living Room family.

TEAM PLAN: Clean and prepare facilities for mid-week and weekend programs and worship services.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Team members serve on Saturdays and some week days, according to availability and scheduling. Team members serve on rotating basis.

SKILLS NEEDED: Team player, able to do physical labor, dependability, friendly.

TEAM LEADER:Don Crosby

FOOD SERVICES

TEAM PURPOSE: Provide meals for Sunday ministry volunteers, memorial services, banquets and other ministry events during the year. This team creates the heart of fellowship for The Living Room.

SKILLS NEEDED: Cooking skills wanted, but not necessary. There are many different roles in Food Service and you can learn how to cook. Friendly, team player.

CONTACT:Lori Porter

ushers

TEAM PURPOSE: To create a welcoming, helpful environment for our worship guests.

TEAM PLAN: To assist guests before, after and during worship services. Find seating, and help when immediate needs arise. Help parents with check in for babies and children. Be available with answers for questions.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Team members serve on a team according to rotation as scheduled. Training provided.

communion

TEAM PURPOSE: To provide the setting to experience worship through The Lord’s Supper.

TEAM PLAN: Come early before worship services to prepare communion elements for weekly worship services, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve services, etc. Stay after services when The Lord’s Supper is offered to clean and put away cups, trays and cloths.

SKILLS NEEDED: Desire to prepare people for Communion, team player, flexibility for multiple ways to offer Communion elements, training provided.

TEAM LEADER:David and Debbie Keitzman

greeters

TEAM PURPOSE: To provide a friendly atmosphere for visitors and regular attenders that portrays the heart and personality of The Living Room.

TEAM PLAN: Welcome visitors and attendees at the doors for weekend services and special events. Offer directions and assistance as needed to visitors for Nursery, Children’s Ministry, etc.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Team members serve on a team according to rotation as scheduled. Training provided.

SKILLS NEEDED: Friendly, hospitable, team player, dependability.

TEAM LEADER:Bob and Carol Jekel

worship

TEAM PURPOSE: Provide worship music, scripture, prayer, etc. to help people enter the presence of God through worship experiences.

TEAM PLAN: Prepare music, scripture and be in prayer for weekly worship services and worship events.

SKILLS NEEDED: Meet regularly for rehearsals, planning meetings, etc. Review music ahead of group rehearsals to be prepared. Check ego at the door. Be available to be used in whatever capacity is requested.

SKILLS NEEDED: Musical experience and/or training necessary for vocalists and musicians, vocalists must be able to match pitch, heart to use voice or instrument to edify others

TEAM LEADER:Keith Petersen

hospitality

TEAM PURPOSE: To provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for visitors and regular attenders that portray the heart and personality of The Living Room.

TEAM PLAN: Prepare, maintain and monitor refreshments before and during our weekend services and events. Provide hospitality area clean-up following worship services and special events.

SKILLS NEEDED: Team members serve on a team according to rotation as scheduled. Training provided.

SKILLS NEEDED: Friendly, hospitable, team player, dependability.

TEAM LEADER:Lori Porter

Meal Train

TEAM PURPOSE: Create and or pick up food for meals and deliver to families in short term need.

set-up/re-set

TEAM PURPOSE: Set up tables, chairs, etc. Clean tables and chairs and rooms following events to make ready and available for next event. Team members serve rotation as scheduled. Training provided.

SKILLS NEEDED: Able to do physical labor, team player, friendly.

TEAM LEADER:Don Crosby

art works - after school arts program for youth

TEAM PURPOSE: To create environment to teach students their expression of art.

TEAM PLAN: Meet twice weekly to teach students a variety of art projects. Help students prepare art for art shows and presentations.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Participate in teaching, or as assistant to direct students.

SKILLS NEEDED: Artist skills welcome but not necessary to serve.

TEAM LEADERS:Charlene Goodnight and Kimberly T Martyn

COMMUNITY GROUP HOST

TEAM PURPOSE: Create welcoming, friendly environment for spiritual growth and relationships with a Group of between 8-12 people. Lead Biblical discussions for group interaction.

TEAM PLAN: Hosts lead Community Groups either on campus or in a home for 10 weeks. Training provided before each 10 week group session

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Attend Host training. Prep weekly for group experience and pray daily for your group members. Hosts can lead a group for one session or multiple sessions during the year. Hosts will be offered curriculum to choose from at the beginning of each 10 week session.

SKILLS NEEDED: Desire to help people grow in relationship with God and others, listening skills, friendly.

Community Group Director:Chris Charon, Family Life Pastor

middle school youth group

TEAM PURPOSE: To engage Middle School students in authentic community through games and small groups, Biblical teaching, and connection with loving, Godly adults.

TEAM PLAN: Middle School Ministry leaders will spend time leading and loving Middle School students through relationship-building and discipleship. Thursday evenings we join students in games, a message, and small group discussions. We believe that students are vital members of the Body of Christ with purpose and great capacity!

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Small group leaders will be expected to attend Wednesday night youth group and special events. We will also utilize occasional adult support for special events and activities. Small group leaders will be asked to fulfill a year-long commitment after a “try-out” period.

SKILLS NEEDED: A love for Jesus and teenagers! Teachability and a desire to learn how to lead students into a deeper relationship with Christ, commitment to relationships and reliability.

TEAM LEADER:DirectorJoel Baker

tlr kids

TEAM PURPOSE: In everything we do in Kids Ministry, we seek to lead kids and their families to create a welcoming, helpful environment for our worship guests.

TEAM PLAN: Encourage and engage kids during the worship services with practical seating, and help when immediate needs arise. Help parents with teaching, up-beat worship, and applicable activities. Kids and parents are met with loving individuals who are intentional in building relationships. Various special events provide opportunities for the entire family to experience relationship-building activities together, as well as a chance to serve our community in fun and exciting ways.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Background-checked team members are expected to serve 2 times a month during 1 service per Sunday. Training and safety guidelines are outlined, with specificity towards age groups (Nursery, Preschool, Elementary). Classrooms are prepped and ready to go while team leaders are provided curriculum that is emailed prior to serving.

the difference high school group

TEAM PURPOSE: To lead High Schoolers into a growing, life-long relationship with Jesus Christ through games, teaching and small groups.

TEAM PLAN: High School Ministry leaders meet with students at youth group on Monday nights. We play games, listen to a message, and share a time of small group discussions.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS: High School leaders will be expected to faithfully attend youth group nights and occasional events. They will also be encouraged to build relationships with students outside of youth activities.

We relate in a relaxed way, we come as we are. We don’t act like church in the way you may know it. We think it’s about real people, sharing life together, asking real questions, seeking a real God who loves and cares about us, has a plan and purpose for us, and will someday return to set all things to right.